Lip Flip Botox
Subtle upper lip enhancement using precise muscle relaxation — revealing more of your natural lip without adding volume.
What Is a Lip Flip?
A lip flip uses a small amount of botulinum toxin injected into the upper lip muscle to gently relax it. This allows the lip to roll subtly outward, revealing more of the pink lip tissue and creating the appearance of a fuller upper lip — without adding any volume.
How the Procedure Works
The procedure takes just 10–15 minutes. Using a fine needle, small doses of botulinum toxin are placed at 2–4 strategic injection points along the upper lip border.
Lip Flip vs Lip Filler
A lip flip relaxes muscle to reveal more lip tissue. Lip filler adds physical volume with hyaluronic acid. They serve different purposes and can be combined for comprehensive enhancement.
Am I Suitable?
May Be Suitable
- • Thin upper lip that curls inward when smiling
- • Desire for subtle, natural enhancement
- • First-time lip enhancement patients
- • Smoker's lines around the mouth
- • Wanting to "test" lip enhancement before filler
May Not Be Suitable
- • Expecting dramatic volume increase
- • Active cold sores or lip infections
- • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- • Allergy to botulinum toxin
- • Neuromuscular disorders
What to Expect
Results appear gradually over 3–7 days, with full effect by day 10–14. The enhancement lasts 2–3 months before a maintenance appointment is needed.
Aftercare & Recovery
No downtime required. You can return to normal activities immediately after treatment. A few simple precautions help ensure optimal results.
Why CosmeDocs?
- Doctor-led — all treatments by GMC-registered doctors
- Harley Street, London — established 2007
- Over 1 million treatments performed
- Conservative philosophy — safety and subtlety first
- Personalised treatment plans for every patient
- Our aesthetics is invisible art
Frequently Asked Questions
At a Glance
Duration
10–15 minutes
Results last
2–3 months
Recovery
Immediate
Product
Botulinum toxin
Before & After Results
View real patient before and after results demonstrating subtle upper lip enhancement and natural lip flip results.
View before & after galleryJessica R.
"I wanted something subtle — just a bit more lip showing when I smile. The lip flip was perfect. Quick, painless, and completely natural."
More real experiencesLip Flip Botox London — Expert Upper Lip Enhancement at Harley Street
CosmeDocs offers doctor-led lip flip botox treatments for natural upper lip enhancement at our Harley Street clinic in London. The lip flip procedure uses precise botulinum toxin injections into the orbicularis oris muscle to relax the upper lip, revealing more pink lip tissue for a subtly fuller appearance without adding volume. Our GMC-registered doctors have been performing lip enhancement treatments since 2007.
What Is a Lip Flip and How Does It Work?
A lip flip uses botox injections in the upper lip to relax the orbicularis oris muscle. This muscle relaxation technique allows more of the pink lip tissue to show, creating the illusion of fuller lips without adding volume through dermal fillers. The botox lip flip procedure targets specific injection points along the top lip border. Lip flip results begin appearing within 3-7 days, with full effects visible by day 10-14. Results typically last 2-3 months.
Lip Flip vs Lip Filler Comparison
A lip flip uses botox on lips to relax muscles and reveal more of your existing lip, whilst lip fillers add hyaluronic acid volume. Lip flip and filler combinations can provide comprehensive results. The lip flip cost is £175 at CosmeDocs. Many patients achieve optimal results by combining both treatments for complete lip enhancement. Our aesthetics is invisible art — bold, natural, always your way.
Lip Flip Aftercare and Recovery
Lip flip aftercare involves avoiding straws, excessive lip movement, and lying down for 4 hours post-treatment. Apply ice if needed for mild swelling. The lip flip procedure recovery is minimal with immediate return to activities. Avoid makeup on the treatment area for 24 hours and follow all aftercare instructions provided.
Lip Flip Injection Points and Sites
Lip flip injection points are strategically placed along the upper lip border, targeting the orbicularis oris muscle. The lip flip injection sites typically include 2-4 points across the top lip, where to inject botox for lip flip depends on your specific lip anatomy. Our expert doctors precisely determine the optimal injection sites for natural results. The typical dosage is 4-6 units of botulinum toxin.
Can Lip Flip Help with Smoker's Lines?
Yes, lip flip for smokers lines can reduce perioral wrinkles by relaxing the muscles causing lip curl and vertical lip lines. Botox for lip lines works together with the flip technique to smooth vertical lines whilst enhancing the upper lip appearance. This is particularly effective when combined with other perioral rejuvenation treatments.